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@fishingmediterraneo1417 4 сағат бұрын
Fantastico pescare in questi luoghi incantati , una natura bellissima , complimenti per le belle catture , il video è bellissimo amico mio , un saluto e un abbraccio dal tuo nuovo amico dall’Italia 🔔🔔🤝🤝🤝
@Brad-y7p 2 күн бұрын
Hi Chris can I ask where abouts you are in the river? I used to fish the Taw at North Tawton and I remember it looking very similar
@Hennerz 5 күн бұрын
I've just moved to Dartmoor and would love to get into fly fishing having only course fished in the past.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 4 күн бұрын
Loads of rivers to explore, the season ticket for the Duchy is £90 I think, if only I lived a bit closer. If it's your first time fly fishing, I would recommend maybe a half day guiding or at least some casting practice before you hit the river. Fishing is fishing, but the casting action does take a bit of getting used to.👍
@Hennerz 4 күн бұрын
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 Thanks, I see there are half day courses available nearby so may need to give this a try! Wish me luck
@PAULOatham 8 күн бұрын
If I can’t fish I’ll watch you instead. Morning matey. Loved this one. It popped up early. Brilliant! Speak soon
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 8 күн бұрын
Not long now, Paul, although it's best to wait until late April/May before we hit the "high country " 👍I look forward to showing you around.
@NewHeathen 9 күн бұрын
New subscriber. Recently discovered the channel and living just across the border (Somerset) I'm loving it. As a lifelong lapsed coarse angler (don't hold that against me!) I'm in my 50s now and in recent years more and more want to try fly fishing. Lovely videos.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 8 күн бұрын
Many thanks for the encouraging comment 👍 nothing wrong with coarse fishing, I've enjoyed many happy days fishing rivers and ponds with float and ledger tactics. My grandfather and father were both coarse and sea anglers before they were fly fishers ( I'm not sure grandad ever fly fished actually). If you're looking to try fly fishing, then perhaps a guided day where they supply the equipment would be a good start. That way, you could see what you think of it before spending too much?
@PhilKing-u3s 10 күн бұрын
Hi Chris, My name is Phil and I live in Australia and have been a fly fisherman for the last 25 years. I will be visiting relatives in England during August this year. I will be bringing my fly fishing gear with the anticipation of fly fishing in England. I have fished in many countries in the world but never in England. I have heard it can be difficult to access rivers and I know very little about the protocols to follow in order to fish. I am quite happy to pay for access and the services of guides where necessary. I would be keen to fish in Devon on a freestone and chalkstream or for that matter anywhere in England where I could have "the English experience". I have never fished for grayling so that would be something special for me also. I am experienced in nymph and dry fly fishing and more recently in euro-style nymphing. I practice catch and release and only use barbless hooks. I would greatly appreciate any contacts you could give me or any services you may offer so that I could have an English fly fishing experience. We will be hiring a car and touring Devon as my wife has ancestral links to the area. Hoping to hear from you, Kind Regards Phil.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 9 күн бұрын
Hi Phil, and thanks for watching. In terms of chalkstream fishing, you will need to look east from Devon, but there are plenty of day ticket waters. These guys are pretty big www.aardvarkmcleod.com/destination/chalkstream-fly-fishing/ The river Frome is closer and has some good Grayling in it fishingbreaks.co.uk/chalkstream/frome.htm In terms of Devon, I would look at the fishpass app fishpassapp.co.uk/ Loads of beats across Devon and Cornwall where you just scan your tokens and start fishing. As you're going to be here in August (alas not the best month for river trout fishing) I would "head for the hills" and look at the Duchy water on the West and East Dart, provided its not too windy!! I don't know any guides personally, but these guys have many, many years experience fishing the Moor www.flyfishingdevon.co.uk/ffd-guiding.shtml The website is still live, so I assume they're still at it 😀 I hope this helps a bit, fingers crossed your trip doesn't find us in a heatwave/drought situation when the fishing can be tough🤞 All the best Chris
@PhilKing-u3s 9 күн бұрын
Thanks Chris, Keep up the great work with your videos. Tight lines, look me up if you are ever in OZ
@ChristopherParkinson-Brown 14 күн бұрын
"Enjoy the process and the surroundings". Absolutely correct - you have captured what is, for me, the quintessence of fly fishing. Another feelgood video - Thank you.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 13 күн бұрын
That's the secret Christopher, isn't it? All the places I fish I would happily visit without a rod and just enjoy "being there." "Piscator non solum piscatur" "There's more to fishing than catching fish" is often quoted from the fly fishing club but never a truer word spoken.
@ChristopherParkinson-Brown 18 күн бұрын
A fascinating and absorbing video, delightfully presented in a gentle manner. Thank you. I know I sound old (probably because I am), but it is a pleasure to watch footage of a fishing trip that isn't marred by overlaid guitar music, where the presenter doesn't have to "high five" a mate after every fish caught and, best of all, the word "awesome" wasn't used once! Seriously, an excellent video, and I look forward to next season’s offerings. Tight lines.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Christopher. There were three things that I promised myself when I decided to start this youtube lark. No loud music, as I much prefer listening to the sound of the river. No endlessly asking people to subscribe or like the video before they've watched it ? And no mid roll adds ( this took a while to achieve because you have no control over the add placement until you hit 1000 subscribers). It probably doesn't make sense as the videos that include all of the above get far more views, but for me, this is about enjoying the process. It's actually quite good fun👍 Anyway, awesome comment, dude, and high fives 😅
@Devonhoneyandcandles 18 күн бұрын
what a lovely bunch of spots Chris, here's to a great 2025. happy new year. at 20:04 was that some sort of hydrophobic powder?
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 18 күн бұрын
Let's hope the bees have a better spring this year. They came good at the end, but feeding bees in May/June is no good for our business! You're correct, the powder is fumed silica, which was originally supplied as "frogs fanny" from the USA. I bought a large tub of it years ago as it's quite expensive in the little tubs. I did notice in the video that I did a lousy job of facing it downstream as you're not meant to breathe it in. Must try harder next season. Generally, I try to just use kitchen towel, but there are times when the only way to revive the fly is the magic powder. It's surprising how often a fish takes after the treatment. Perhaps the powder gives a bit of sparkle?
@soultrader57fishingandmusi25 18 күн бұрын
"And lo, we behold a magical fairyland that shall be known as Devon!" awesome bit of video, loving the landscape, camera angles and plucky little blighters at the end of the line! Some tricky shots, there, I'd be half a box down on flies after a couple of hours! All the best Chris, good luck for '25 😊👍
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 18 күн бұрын
Ha ha cheers, Dave, I think you'd do alright looking at the small streams you fish on👍 Dartmoor is a special place to cast a fly. The great thing about wild trout is that they tend to live in beautiful places. Even our more urban rivers are little oasis of nature.
@MaHa-mr4rn 19 күн бұрын
Hi Chris, again a most beautiful landscape where you are fishing 😂 I probably should settle over from germany 😇 Happy New Year and fine fishing, Markus
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 19 күн бұрын
Happy New Year Marcus, you also have some beautiful chalk streams looking at the videos from Germany 👍
@nevillesutherland6069 19 күн бұрын
Such pleasurable viewing! You keep on delivering Chris. In anticipation of your next season midst all that 'mellow fruitfulness'. A Happy New year to you from NZ.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 19 күн бұрын
Many thanks, Nevile, and a happy new year to you, NZ, still on my bucket list when my numbers come up 👍
@roydonaldson3946 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for the lovely Christmas present Chris. Tight lines in 25
@peterlaidler3895 20 күн бұрын
Thanks again for posting this Chris. Wishing you all the best for 2025
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 20 күн бұрын
Many thanks Peter, happy new year, the new season will soon be here 👍
@DrDitchpickle 21 күн бұрын
Awesome video man! Thanks for including the snag in the tree lol. I was beginning to think I was the only one that got snagged in trees.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 21 күн бұрын
It happens to everyone on these streams 👍 anymore who doesn't get caught in the odd tree isn't casting in the right spots. 🤔
@oldsmugglerflyfishing 21 күн бұрын
Great video Chris. When you want yo know, winter will be over.
@DAVEforeverLFC 22 күн бұрын
great video Chris just what we need in the depths of winter all the best
@NicholasHall-g3p 22 күн бұрын
Soon be march, thanks Chris for a very enjoyable video, keep them coming . All the best.
@peterwatkins2251 22 күн бұрын
Thans for this Chris as with all the videos a welcome watch, roll on March
@DavidChalcraft 23 күн бұрын
Wonderful footage Chris, a new subscriber here . Have a great 2025 and roll on the new season. Appetite whetted!!
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 23 күн бұрын
Many thanks David, lots of videos on the site if you get bored. Some of the earlier ones leave a bit to be desired, but everyone's got to start somewhere 👍
@UK-Blue 23 күн бұрын
Hope you had a good Christmas and have a happy new year Chris! Love watching mining bees come and go. Some nice little trout! Roll on spring! 🌟
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 23 күн бұрын
Yes, roll on spring, we will be back out on our streams before you know it 👍
@BobHughes-z2h 23 күн бұрын
Only roughly 2 months here in Wales and then trout season. I hope we get a good spring this year...... Last two springs uave been CRAP
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 23 күн бұрын
I hear you, Bob, just a nice "normal " year of weather, please, with no records broken. May is generally the best month for us ( might be later further north), and the last two have been rubbish.
@ChristopherParkinson-Brown 23 күн бұрын
What a delightful video - the perfect fillip on a dull, damp afternoon. I look forward to watching more next year.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 23 күн бұрын
Many thanks for watching. Those evenings seem a long way off at the moment, but, eventually, they will return 👍
@gb4482 23 күн бұрын
thanks Chris ... as ever, a pleasure to watch you fishing. Have a very Happy, Healthy and Productive 2025
@tomdemianvingsgard4532 23 күн бұрын
If you have a river like this or a secluded pond, you just have it all.
@DaviekFlyFishing 23 күн бұрын
Lovely Christmas surprise Chris, stunning scenery, a good outing! All the best when the New Year arrives. How did the Grayling hunt go?
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 23 күн бұрын
Seasons greetings Davie, I hope to see some more from the Lothrie burn this year 👍 I had three trips out for Grayling, the first one was full of trout, second was cold and windy with just the odd trout and the last trip was a really beautiful late autumn day and I had 4 Grayling 👍 Alas, the floods came afterwards, and that was that. Bank clearing next 👍
@stephenjackson1828 23 күн бұрын
Great video can I ask what outfit you use for these streams? 👍
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 23 күн бұрын
On this tiny stream, i use a 6'6" 2 weight rod but with a 3 weight line on it to load the rod with minimal line out. There is an argument that a longer rod would give more control, but I end up in the trees more when I've tried it. For all my dry fly fishing, I'm a big fan of thread furled leaders. This might be of interest kzbin.info/www/bejne/r33bZXuha7yIsLssi=kTM74_aR0XXuWZ5P
@russashton3420 14 күн бұрын
Thanks again Chris for all the marvellous videos through the season,& this little bonus,I'm looking forward to christening my new 7' 3# .....please try & upload a few tying videos if you get the time,most enjoyable 😉 all the best for a happy & successful New Year
@caorach3354 23 күн бұрын
A great day out Chris, wonderful fishing. I hope you have a great New Year and thanks for the new video, most enjoyable.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 23 күн бұрын
Cheers, Phillip, and a happy new year to yourself. Well done on the dour Loch 👍 we have some man made lakes around here, but most are stocked fisheries. There is a non stocked reservoir with some wild brownies in it, but the banks are so steep you'd need a boat to fish it, and this isn't allowed. I've had a few fish out of it, but it's hard work compared to the river 👍
@JonFisher-ql6xe 24 күн бұрын
Well in my friend. This cheered me up no end .
@marktaylor1096 24 күн бұрын
A very enjoyable surprise post Christmas thank you
@BobHughes-z2h 22 күн бұрын
@@marktaylor1096 indeed
@johnmyhill9092 24 күн бұрын
Great content as usual Chris! Thanks for the surprise. Makes you want to get the gear out for the river. Countdown is on……
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
I'll be back on the river in a few days' time for our clubs bank "tidying" sessions. Once that starts, you know the new season isn't far away. We might even manage the odd fly tying evening to help pass the time 👍
@peterwelsh9509 24 күн бұрын
Just what's needed on a foggy drab day. Love the small waters.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
Cheers, Peter, it has been a very grey Christmas. I don't mind the cold, crisp, sunny days, but this weather pattern is just depressing 😕 Roll on spring 👍
@mikehudson9083 24 күн бұрын
I've been looking forward to the Christmas bonus and it didn't disappoint! What a fantastic place to fish. Here's wishing you a very happy New Year Chris and thanks for giving us so much enjoyment in '24.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
Many thanks, Mike. I must admit that editing the video has started the "Trout fever," and we still have eleven weeks to go! Roll on 2025 and some Moor fishing 👍
@robertalp3878 24 күн бұрын
Another great video, thanks Chris. Been rewatching mine as a ‘river fix’! Merry Christmas
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas, Robert. I also do a bit of rewatching. If nothing else, it can remind you of certain patterns that you need to tie for the new season.
@pentafishing 24 күн бұрын
I look forward to seeing your amazing fishing experiences again next year!
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, it's very much a labour of love for me and I think I'd still video stuff even if nobody watched. It doesn't mean it's not appreciated when people enjoy them 👍 it's human nature I suppose.
@wildfisher 24 күн бұрын
That was an unexpected Christmas treat Chris! Memories of summer. A lovely little river. 😊😊
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
Seasons greetings Fred, it does seem that the most popular videos are always going to be May/June time bit it's nice to give people something to pass the time during the closed season I think? I'm just about to watch the latest offering from Caorach 👍
@chrisanning1037 24 күн бұрын
Thanks Chris, that was a much needed winter pick me up.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
You're welcome. It's nice for me to look back aswell, it also gives me an excuse to dissappear from the madness for a few hours to edit the video 👍
@teignghost 24 күн бұрын
Beautiful river, great film Chris, Happy New Year
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
Yep, it's a beautiful stream. The fish are small, but then, if it was full of two pounders, then I doubt I could afford to fish it 😃
@robinc4486 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for posting this Chris, a nice surprise!
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@tomdemianvingsgard4532 24 күн бұрын
Happy Christmas. Stunning river, good fishing😊
@fieldsman3307 24 күн бұрын
Great video Chris and a lovely strean, sunny today so I got to fish for grayling but too much flow still so blanked however enjoyed it anyway, look forward to your first spring video. ATB mike
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
Hi Mike, still nice to be out despite the blank 👍 we start our bank clearing Sunday week which will be a good excuse for a paddle 😆 it will be interesting to see the damage from the storms we've had so far.
@paulbryan1094 24 күн бұрын
Only a few months to go and the Moor will beckon. Thanks for your little slices of trouty beauty
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
I've promised myself to explore more of the Duchy in 2025, but New Year resolutions don't always pan out ( like last years diet plan).
@iansharpe9328 24 күн бұрын
Cheers Chris, this was a nice surprise and a very enjoyable watch as always! Keep up the great content and a very happy new year from N. Ireland 😎🎣👍
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
Thanks Ian, just 11 weeks left to wait, I think?
@iansharpe9328 24 күн бұрын
@ Yes, won’t be long now! 1st of March here in NI, at least on the rivers that I fish. Tightlines for 2025 👍
@philleast3006 24 күн бұрын
😊🇬🇧👍🍺
@thetattooedangler 24 күн бұрын
Thanks Chris. I've been planning the new season as best as I can for the past week or two, buying a fish finder and an anchor for when I'm out on the kayak, and putting cheap flights and charters to Malaga and Morocco in my basket. It's only a few weeks until I can break the salmon gear out, and only a few after that until the 3wt gets a dusting off. I'm trying not to get impatient, so this was a nice wee surprise to remind me that the river will still be there. Merry Christmas.
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 24 күн бұрын
Many thanks. Here's hoping 2025 is a bit kinder for you conditions wise 👍 I look forward to a few kayak videos that should be fun.
@DutchyNo.1 24 күн бұрын
Happy Christmas and tight lines in new year 👍
@gordonmillsjr.1957 Ай бұрын
Cheers Chris, another great vid about my favourite of all places in England. 👌
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 Ай бұрын
Many thanks, Gordon. Dartmoor is a very special place to cast a line. I intend to explore some more of it next season, time permitting as ever.
@davidburns-g3d Ай бұрын
Chris your videos are the best to watch as your spiel is great - the camera is set to see the cast and strike and the rivers are a nice size - keep up the good work
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 Ай бұрын
Thank you, David, very kind . I'm going to edit a video this weekend to release just after Christmas. Hopefully, it will help to brighten up these dark winter days 👍
@DaviekFlyFishing Ай бұрын
Good stuff Chris, pretty sure you'll be successful soon enough!
@chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 Ай бұрын
It took some time, Davie, but I did manage a few Grayling before the floods hit. Alas not on our club water but a beautiful stretch of the Lyd. A week later, our streams were in the fields!
@MarkSmith-tp6zc Ай бұрын
Nice upload, some sizeable chub must reside there too?